A call to bring the world together…
The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us always to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves. Compassion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the centre [...]
Archive for the ‘Conviction’ Category
Text: The Charter for Compassion
Posted in Conviction, Current events, Ethics, Human relationships, Organisations, People, Religion, tagged Charter for Compassion, Karen Armstrong on November 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Shift in the Zeitgeist…
Posted in Conviction, Current events, History, Organisations, People, tagged President Obama, The White House, USA on January 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ is an online form which new US President Obama says anyone can use to contact the US Government.
The White House website declares:
President Obama is committed to creating the most open and accessible administration in American history. To send questions, comments, concerns, or well-wishes to the President or his staff, please use the form below
The whole website [...]
Today’s NewScientist Christian Aid ad
Posted in Charity, Conviction, Organisations, tagged Christian Aid on January 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Christian Aid doesn’t just give Christians aid.
That wouldn’t be very ‘christian’ would it?
Poverty doesn’t discriminate between religions. So we don’t.
Christian Aid works with people of all religions and none to tackle poverty and injustice in around 50 countries worldwide.
We fund long-term development projects in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, education and training. And in [...]
Enlightened self-interest is social interest
Posted in Beliefs, Books, Conviction, People, tagged Cognitive Therapy, REBT on December 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Using cognitive behavioural techniques from the Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy of Albert Ellis and Beck’s Cognitive Therapy New Zealand social worker Wayne Froggatt has written a number of books based upon twelve RATIONAL principles:
Self-Knowledge
Self-Acceptance and Confidence
Enlightened Self-Interest
Tolerance for Frustration and Discomfort
Long-Range Enjoyment
Risk-Taking
Moderation
Emotional and Behavioural Responsibility
Self-Direction and Commitment
Flexibility
Objective Thinking
Acceptance of Reality
The idea is to learn to [...]
